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Show 29 The Kanab Area Vacation Guide Souvenir Edition Am Inspired Place Park National Biryce By Dixie Brunner Red stone spires jab at the Utah sky like an accusing old mans fingers. An eerie feeling takes hold, as the towering rock pillars beckon. Peering over the canyon rim, youre treated to a dramatic, azure-blu- e breathtaking landscape vista, far beyond that of normal, descriptive vocabulary. Welcome to Bryce Canyon National Park. trip to Bryce Canyon is an adventure that seems not of this A world. The geological wonder is a testament to Mother Nature having final say when it comes to creating a place of color, texture and beauty. Bryces allure is undeniable from the time you first glimpse the unusual sculptured, multicolored pinnacles from along the canyons edge. The bizarre formations are nestled in 12 huge bowls sinking deep into the red southern Utah earth. The stone spires of Bryce are actually the product of erosion. Wind, weather and time on sedimentary rock such as lime and sandstone have carved the 1,000 feet in the air. stone sculptures. You know Each season and every passing moment offers yet another view. The master artist of time provides a different perspective as the lighting creates changing magical effects. The view confirms what you already knew to e be Canyon is like nowhere youve ever been before! A year round visitor center and natural history center adjacent to the park entrance can help tourists plan their Bryce tour. Daily ranger talks and current schedules for various park activities are posted at the visitor center. The beauty of Bryce beckons that you must explore Bryce. The many hiking trails leading to the canyon floor seem to demand your attention. The only question is true-Bryc- how. Some choose to rent horses to make the trip down, while others opt to walk. The gradual descent into Bryce Canyon offers a giant fantasy land view of the orange formations close up. The game many choose to play as you. they follow the gentle switchbacks is to guess what the spires and formations resemble. Upon reaching the canyon floor, you rest on a bench provided along the trail. You stare up at the red spires stretching over I hi t spires, along with a few arches, like the one pictured above. i hvmift m Take Highway 89 north out of Kanab The beautiful road will take you through the small communities of Mt. Carmel Junction. Ordemlle, Glendale and Hatch North of Hatch, before you get to Panguitch, turn east on Highway 12. Turn south on Highway 63. F ollow the signs to Bryce National Park. Travelers Tip- - When hiking, make sure to take plenty of water. The effects of the sun and heat can dry a person out quickly. |